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Bill115th CongressFiled Dec 6, 2017Immigration
H.R. 4578

Counter Terrorist Network Act

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jan 11, 2018)

Counter Terrorist Network Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to expand the duties of the National Targeting Center of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Specifically, the center must collaborate with appropriate agencies to enhance border security through such operations as those that seek to disrupt and dismantle networks that pose terrorist or other threats.

In addition, the bill authorizes the CBP to assign its personnel to other appropriate agencies.

(Sec. 3) The Commissioner of CBP must biannually brief Congress on CBP's activities to disrupt and dismantle such networks.

What just happenedJan 16, 2018

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34](D-TX)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
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  1. Jan 16, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. Jan 11, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jan 11, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 2 (Roll no. 17). (text: CR 1/9/2018 H40)

  4. Jan 11, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 2 (Roll no. 17).(text: CR 1/9/2018 H40)

  5. Jan 11, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H160)

  6. Jan 9, 2018FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Jan 9, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4578.

  8. Jan 9, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H40-41)

  9. Jan 9, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Estes (KS) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. Jan 9, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 366.

  11. Jan 9, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-492.

    Homeland Security Committee
  12. Jan 9, 2018Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-492.

    Homeland Security Committee
  13. Dec 13, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Homeland Security Committee
  14. Dec 13, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Homeland Security Committee
  15. Dec 6, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Homeland Security Committee
  16. Dec 6, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. Dec 6, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJan 11, 201881

Counter Terrorist Network Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to expand the duties of the National Targeting Center of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Specifically, the center must collaborate with appropriate agencies to enhance border security through such operations as those that seek to disrupt and dismantle networks that pose terrorist or other threats.

In addition, the bill authorizes the CBP to assign its personnel to other appropriate agencies.

(Sec. 3) The Commissioner of CBP must biannually brief Congress on CBP's activities to disrupt and dismantle such networks.

Reported to House without amendmentJan 9, 201879

Counter Terrorist Network Act

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to expand the duties of the National Targeting Center of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Specifically, the center must collaborate with appropriate agencies to enhance border security through such operations as those that seek to disrupt and dismantle networks that pose terrorist or other threats.

In addition, the bill authorizes the CBP to assign its personnel to other appropriate agencies.

Introduced in HouseDec 6, 2017

Counter Terrorist Network Act

This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to expand the duties of the National Targeting Center of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Specifically, the center must collaborate with appropriate agencies to enhance border security through such operations as those that seek to disrupt and dismantle networks that pose terrorist or other threats.

In addition, the bill authorizes the CBP to assign its personnel to other appropriate agencies.

Counter Terrorist Network Act — Informed